bird flu, Louisiana

Officials say bird flu likely mutated inside Louisiana resident
Federal health officials say that not only has a Louisiana resident contracted the first severe case of bird flu in the U.S., but that the virus likely mutated in the patient. The findings raise concern regarding the adaptability of the virus.
Patient Hospitalized in Louisiana With First US Case of Severe Bird Flu
In a case first reported in Louisiana, a patient has now developed the first known case of bird flu so severe as to require hospitalization.
Bird flu found in second ‘backyard flock’ in Louisiana
A second case of avian influenza, also known as the bird flu, has been detected in a backyard flock in southwest Louisiana.
Louisiana Illuminator: Bird flu found in second “backyard flock” in Louisiana
A second case of avian influenza, also known as the bird flu, has been detected in a backyard flock in southwest Louisiana, the state Department of Agriculture and Forestry reported
CDC Reports Potentially Troublesome Mutations in Bird Flu Found in Louisiana Patient
Federal health officials have confirmed unsettling new details about the first United States case of severe bird flu,
'Worrisome' mutations found in H5N1 bird flu virus isolated from Canadian teenager
Genetic analysis of H5N1 bird flu virus that infected a Canadian teenager shows 'worrisome' mutations, new studies reveal.
‘Concerning’ Mutation In US Patient With Severe Bird Flu
As of December 30, the CDC has confirmed 66 human cases of the bird flu virus in the United States. Most of them were mild infections among dairy workers and others who had contact with infected animals.
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Bird flu update in Louisiana; What the CDC says about mutations in patient
This Louisiana case of bird flu marks the first instance of severe illness that's linked to the virus within the U.S., said the CDC in a statement. Genetic sequences of highly pathogenic avian ...
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Bird flu detected in southwest Louisiana backyard flock following state's first presumptive positive human case
The Health (LDH) announced on December 13 the detection of the first presumptive positive human case of highly pathogenic ...
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The first severe case of H5N1 bird flu confirmed in US: What to know about the virus
On Friday, the CDC confirmed a person from Louisiana had avian influenza A virus, H5N1, after they were exposed to sick and dead birds in a backyard flock, according to a CDC press release.
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CDC Keeps Its Eyes Open For Signs Of Bird Flu Turning Into A Pandemic
The agency says it is looking for red flags, but the risk to the public still remains low. Meanwhile, a Louisiana patient with a severe case of bird flu showed worrying mutations in the samples ...
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Avian influenza: Bird flu spread triggers state of emergency in California
The declaration of a state of emergency in California over avian influenza comes within days of the first severe human case ...
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infections in Humans
Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses have caused widespread infections in dairy cows and poultry in the United ...